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Jai Jennings asks a question to the Mr. and Ms. BSM candidates
VA; "What are the pros and cons of
holding this position?"
TC: "Well, the pros out-weight the cons.
Being Mr. BSM, I am able to be a leader in
the black community on campus, and pres
ent a positive image for my peers.
However, I feel a con is people may expect
too much."
VA: "What advice would you give oth
ers who many want to pursue this posi
tion?"
TC: "Continue to stay strong with the
BSM and be positive. They should present
themselves in a positive manner because
image is very important as far as actions
and the way others perceive you. Also,
stay active in the BSM and meet and talk to
people."
VA: "And finally, what do you think of
your winning mate?"
TC: I think very highly of Sundarkia,
along wih the rest of the candidates. She is
very focused and I'm proud to have won
alongside her.
And the Winner Is .
Sundarkia Newman
SN: "Well, as Ms. BSM, I plan to form a
connection between minorities and faculty,
focusing on issues concerning minorities
on campus.
VA: "What are your plans after
Carolina?"
SN: "I plan to attend graduate school,
but I'm not sure where just yet."
VA: "How would you describe your
experience with the competition and the
BSM?"
SN: "It's been a good experience
because I've gotten the chance to express
myself to the general body. BSM is home -
it is the first organization I joined hear at
Carohna.
VA: "How do you feel about
winning?"
SN: "Very happy and honored."
VA: I know that you had to run
against some of your close friends,
how did that feel?"
SN: It was kind of hard, but our
relationship is strong enough to
withstand that."
VA: "What are the pros and
cons of holding this position, if
any?"
SN: "There are both pros and
cons. You are always in the spot
light, you have to maintain your
dignity, and you're just always on
guard.
VA: "Why do you feel that you
best represent the black female student
body?"
SN: "The main thing is I'm very open-
minded and people can always count on
me to do things in their best interest."
VA: "OK, and how do you feel about
your winning mate?"
SN: "TC. and I have been best friends
from day one!"
VA: It's kind of ironic that you're now
sharing this together.
SN: "Yes, it's because great minds think
alike."
Sundarkia is a 21-year-old senior bio
medical engineering major. She is from
Wilmington, N.C. She is involved with the
National Society of Black Engineers,
CONcEpts of Colors and the Celebration of
Black Womanhood. She serves as CBW s
chair.
VA: "What are your future plans as Ms.
BSM?"
Sundarlia Newman fields questions from BSM general body
members at the Mr. and Ms. BSM forum.
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